The document is the minutes from a meeting of the Gateway Project members on October 11, 2010. It summarizes the following key points: 1. The meeting was called to order and previous minutes were read and approved. 2. An upcoming trip to Rathfarnham Castle in November was discussed, as well as a speaker from Threshold Training coming to the November meeting. 3. Other discussions included a new project leaflet, producing the newsletter, Christmas card making, and upcoming computer training. Bad language, sexism, and mental health were also brought up.

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The Gateway Project is a member led project.
Minutes of the Members Meeting of the Gateway Project on the 11th of
October 2010, the Community Room, Mount Drummond Court, Mount
Drummond Avenue, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W.
1. Welcome: The Chair (Enda M) welcomed all members and
commenced the meeting.
2. Minutes: Valerie M read the Minutes of the 23rd
of September
2010 and the Minutes were passed by the membership. Matters
Arising: A discussion took place about inviting speakers from
Roslyn Park College to Gateway – it was agreed at this time not to
invite speakers. Action: Fionn to get information to leave in
Gateway about Roslyn.
3. November Trip Out:Enda M gave an update on his contact with
Pearse Museum in Rathfarnham – he was unable to speak to anyone
on the phone. Enda contacted Rathfarnham Castle and it was agreed
that the group would visit there as the November Trip Out. (Please
note that this trip won’t now be happening!!)
4. November Speaker: Fionn has been in contact with Frank who
works with Threshold Training in Tallaght to come in and speak
about their training course. Frank was a previous participant on a
course in Threshold. Threshold pay a training allowance to
participants and courses are 27 weeks.
5. Members Decision: - A discussion took place about the new
Gateway leaflet designed by Dennis Q. Changes were noted and
Dennis to work on these changes. The leaflet was approved by
members subject to the changed. Newsletter: A discussion took
place about members getting more involved in producing the
newsletter. Action :A notice to be put in the newsletter that all
members are welcome to get involved in producing the newsletter
and to contact Richard to get involved.
6. Christmas Card (Arts & Crafts) – The hard work that went into
the Christmas Card for Chris A. There was a discussion about using
the print to make our own Christmas Cards for friends and family –
Action: Martha to cost and come back to members.
7. Upcoming Computer Training: It was noted that free computer
training was available for Gateway members to take place in RPCP
– Application Forms available in Gateway.
8. A.O.B.
• The use of bad language in Gateway – A discussion took
place about the more frequent use of bad language in drop-in,
members to be aware of other member’s feelings when
speaking and members to speak to other members if their
language offends them.
• Sexism/Racism & Homophobia – A discussion took place
about there being no place for sexism/racism and homophobia
within Gateway.
• 02 Make a difference to your mental health – A member
received a text from 02 for more information go to http://
www.o2thinkbig.ie/.
Next Members Meeting 8th
of November 2010 at 1.30pm.
If any of your contact details
change please inform us
a.s.a.p so we can update our
records. Thanks.
Yoga will take place most Mondays between 3.45pm-
4.45pm. The class incorporates stretching exercises,
breath work and relaxation. Come along and get fit.
An Arts & Crafts class takes place each Thursday
2.30pm-4.30pm. We paint, tie-dye, make 3D models as well
as many more excellent artistic approaches. Recently we
completed a card project and are currently working on
masks. If you would like to explore your creative side come
along on Thursday and give it a try!!
AWARE help to defeat
depression. The Aware
Helpline is 1890303302 or
check www.aware.ie for a
range of information on their
activities and services.
“Let’s Walk & Talk” are a series of free weekly leisurely
walking groups in the community, not historical walking tours.
They are held in various locations throughout Dublin during the
week. To get further information contact Ronan O’Donnell on
(01)2223726 (between 9-5pm), via email at
Ronan.odonnell@dublincity.ie or check their website at
www.letswalkandtalk.ie
A big thank you to Michael D who recently purchased
pool cue tips so we can continue to enjoy the pool table.
Thanks also to Derek W who ran an impromptu
afternoon of “Who wants to be a Millionaire” and for his
donation to Gateway.
Christmas Dinner & Show
The HSE Mental Health (Ashdale) are organising a Show &
Dinner in the Red Cow Hotel on Wednesday the 8th of
December—Time to be confirmed. Price €50.00 per person
which includes 4 course meal & June Rodgers show. To book
please contact the Red Cow directly on 01 4593650.Menu
served on the day.
Starters: Caesar Salad/Cream of Vegetable Soup/Chicken &
Mushroom Vol au Vont.
Mains: Roast Stuffed Turkey & Ham with a Red Wine Jus/
Poached Darne of Salmon, lemon & Dill Sauce/Vegetarian
option available.
Deserts: Rhubarb Crumble & Cream Anglaise/Christmas
Pudding & Brandy Sauce/Baileys Cheesecake & Butter Scotch
Sauce & fresh cream.
Please note that the Gateway Mobile Phone (085)7521220
is only switched on during drop-in hours or on group
outings. You can phone (01)4965558, Monday-Friday
otherwise.
Members Research – Get involved!!. It will be exciting!
In the Gateway Advisory Committee and the Funding
Sub-Committee it was decided that in order to be able to attract
funding the Gateway Project needs to show how the Project has
impacted on members lives. As it is a member led project
members are best placed to do this research. The time
commitment will be two/three afternoons to design the
questionnaire and/or some time to contact members to fill in the
questionnaire by phone. If you would be interested in getting
involved with this research please contact Martha on 01
4965558. The first meeting will take place in Disability
Federation Ireland’s Office, Fumbally Court, Fumbally
Lane, Dublin 8 at 12.45pm on the 5th of November 2010.
Come on it will be fun!
Frank from The Threshold Training Network will be chatting
about the work of his organisation at 1.30pm on Thursday 11th
November in Gateway.
Indian Head Massage takes place on Monday 29th of
November. It’s very relaxing!!

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“How Healthy are You?” Programme.
Card Project.
Wax Museum Visit.
A joke.
Wellness Workshops
Members Research Meeting.
Creative Writing.
www.projectgateway.blogspot.com.
Christmas Dinner and Show.
“Achieving Change” Seminar and much more...
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November 2010
Issue 39
The views expressed or otherwise
stated in this newsletter are the
views of the contributors and are
not necessarily the views of the
Gateway Project.
Just a general reminder to all
members. Please note that Gateway
Project Workers are not medical
professionals or carers and that
they are former members of the
Project.
Information on Gateway’s recent
activities can be found at:
www.projectgateway.blogspot.com.
A massive welcome to all recent new
members to the Gateway Project.
There is a contribution box at Gateway. If
you can afford a small amount of money
you can leave it there. Please note that
this is completely voluntary. Any money
collected contributes to Gateway
activities such as Yoga and Indian Head
Massage.
There is a free Creative Writing
Class every Friday in Mount
Drummond Court. It takes place
between 2pm-4pm and focuses on
different styles of writing. It is fun
and informative.
Please note that the weekly members
meet-up (which used to be Tuesday) has
now been moved to Wednesday at 12
noon: meeting in Toast Café, 196 Lower
Rathmines Road, Rathmines, D6. If you
decide to attend on a day, think about a
place to go and then those present can
choose what to do.
“I told my wife that a man is like a
fine wine…I always get better with
age. The next day, she locked me in
the wine cellar.”
Mental Health Ireland supports positive
mental health. Tel: (01)2841166/
ww.mentalhealthireland.ie for information.
www.wheel.ie is a website for the support
and representation of community and
voluntary organisations. Tel:(01)4548727
for information.
All members are welcome to get involved
in producing the newsletter. Please
contact Richard to get involved.
Christmas Card Group Project
Myself and other Gateway members got
involved in a group project to make a
Christmas Card for Chris Andrews
(T.D).
Instead of drawing and painting, we
assembled a 3D model with 2 cabins,
snowmen, a Santa and Reindeer. We
created snow with cotton wool and put it
on the ground and on the roofs for effect.
We made this in the art and crafts class
with Tim. To finish it off, Tim put blue
paper in the background as a skyscape,
plus cotton wool for a cloud.
We took a series of photographs of the
completed piece and these were sent to
the office of Chris Andrews.
It was a fun project.
Patricia.
Recently a gang of Gateway People
visited The Wax Museum Plus, The
Armoury, Foster Place, Temple Bar,
Dublin 2. Tel:(01)6718373. We met
in Starbucks Café at 11.30am and
headed in to the museum at 12noon.
There were 10 people on the day.
The content of the venue included
waxworks of famous musicians, film
stars, a horror room (graphic) and a
science space to name just a few.
Most of the waxworks were great, the
science room interactive and the
horror room not for the faint-hearted.
The only drawback was that the
display spaces were too small which
created discomfort.
When we finished our tour, we had a
snack in a coffee shop.
Thanks to all those who attended on
the day!
A woman wanted to give her
husband, John, a birthday treat. She
brought him to a strip club. As they
walked in the door, the doorman
doffed his hat. The woman was
startled-”Does he know you?”, she
asked. ”Oh, he’s in my bowling club”,
said the husband.
Next thing a girl slid down a pole and
greeted the husband by name!
The wife was incensed!!
Later on the way home in a taxi the
wife is berating the husband when the
taxi driver says, “That’s one angry
woman you got with you tonight
John!!” Michael.
A big thank you to Dennis for his
excellent work on our leaflet which will
be coming your way very soon.
Wellness Workshops
There is a series of 3 free, one day
workshops this November in Dublin run
by the “Suicide or Survive” organisation.
These workshops will give people tools to
improve their mental wellness. They will
run from 10.00am to 5.00pm each day.
Light lunch and refreshments will be
provided. To book a place and for
further details of dates and venues,
contact 1890577577.
“Achieving Change” Seminar
Shine are running a free one day seminar
on Saturday 20th November 2010
running from 10.30am-3pm. It will be
held in The Oak Room, The Mansion
House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2.There
will be speakers from various organisa-
tions involved with mental health.
To book a place please contact Dolores
Kavanagh on 01-8601620 or e-mail
dkavanagh@shineonline.ie
There is a Health and Lifestyle programme
currently broadcasting on TV3 on
Wednesday at 7.30pm called “How healthy
are you?”. They talk about different sub-
jects. The show is divided into 3 sections.
In a recent show it dealt with Emotional
Eating, Boot Camp and Sex. The section on
emotional eating discussed “mood foods”.
They gave examples of eggs which help
with memory, bananas/pineapple and
turkey help regulate your mood. Nuts and
seeds are excellent for irritability.
For more details of this programme check
their website. (www.howhealthyareyou.ie).
“Your health is your wealth!”
Elaine.